If you’re a pizza lover and a burger enthusiast, Casey’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza is the best of both worlds! Famous for its savory beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, tangy pickles, and signature sauce, this Midwest cult favorite tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger—but in pizza form. Whether you crave a slice for dinner, a game night treat, or a party crowd-pleaser, now you can recreate those classic flavors at home.
This step-by-step Copycat Casey’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza recipe brings the iconic gas station pizza straight to your table with fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Love comfort food pizzas? Check out more mouthwatering ideas in our pizza and meat recipe collections! Let’s get started on this fun twist that every pizza fan will love!
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How to make Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
This pizza combines classic cheeseburger toppings—savory ground beef, smoky bacon, plentiful cheese, and zingy pickles—all baked on a soft, chewy crust. The signature touch is a creamy, tangy Thousand Island–style sauce that ties it all together. Just prep your toppings, layer them generously, bake, and finish off with a drizzle of yellow mustard for that authentic Casey’s pizazz. For more hearty mains, don’t miss our burger recipes archive!
Nutrition facts
- Calories per serving: ~425
- Total Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 22g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Sugar: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 small onion, chopped — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust or homemade dough — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing (or ketchup/mayo blend) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 20 dill pickle slices — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- Yellow mustard, for drizzling (optional) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- Salt and pepper, to taste — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Mixing bowls
- Pizza cutter
- Slotted spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onions. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink, then drain excess grease.
- 2. Cook bacon: In a separate pan, fry bacon strips until crispy. Place on paper towels, then roughly chop or crumble.
- 3. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to preheat for a crispier crust.
- 4. Assemble pizza: Spread the Thousand Island–style sauce over your stretched pizza dough. Layer on the cooked beef and onion, followed by crumbled bacon.
- 5. Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly. Top with dill pickle slices.
- 6. Bake: Transfer the pizza to your preheated surface. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is golden.
- 7. Finish and serve: Remove from oven, drizzle with yellow mustard if desired, slice, and enjoy!
What to serve with
Drinks: Pair your bacon cheeseburger pizza with a cold beer, homemade lemonade, or a tall glass of iced tea. For something extra special, try a creamy milkshake or one of our drinks recipes.
Sides: Complement your pizza with a crisp garden salad, seasoned fries, or crunchy onion rings. Pickles or a classic coleslaw also make great accompaniments, balancing the richness of the pizza.
Dips: Offer ranch, spicy ketchup, or extra Thousand Island dressing for dunking the crusts and edges.
Variations
- Try adding chopped tomatoes or jalapeños for a tangy or spicy kick.
- Swap out cheddar for pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese for extra flavor.
- Use a garlic butter base instead of the classic sauce for a new twist.
- Make it a deluxe version by adding lettuce and tomato after baking, just like a true burger.
- Use mini crusts for personal-sized pizzas—great for parties or kids!
Ingredient Substitutes
- Ground Beef
- Ground turkey
- Plant-based ground “beef” (for vegetarians)
- Chopped grilled chicken
- Thousand Island Sauce
- Ketchup and mayo mix
- Burger sauce
- Special burger relish
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Provolone
- Monterey Jack
- Italian cheese blend
- Cheddar Cheese
- Colby Jack
- American cheese slices (torn into pieces)
- Swiss cheese
- Dill Pickle Slices
- Bread and butter pickles
- Chopped gherkins
- Pickled jalapeños (for heat!)
- Bacon
- Turkey bacon
- Veggie bacon
- Pancetta strips
- Pizza Dough
- Pre-made flatbread
- Cauliflower crust (for gluten-free)
- Pita bread (mini pizzas)
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust or homemade dough
3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing (or ketchup/mayo blend)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
20 dill pickle slices
Yellow mustard, for drizzling (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F and place pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
Cook beef with onions in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain.
Fry bacon until crisp, drain, and crumble.
Spread sauce over pizza dough, then add beef and onions.
Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, then crumbled bacon.
Evenly distribute pickle slices over the pizza.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
Drizzle with yellow mustard, slice, and serve hot.
